Parental AlienationAttorneys Serving Akron and Northeast Ohio
Serving Akron, Canton, Summit County, Portage and Medina, Ohio.
It is heartbreaking when your child pulls away from you not because of something you did, but because the other parent has been manipulating them. Whether it is subtle exclusion or direct undermining, parental alienation can damage relationships, influence custody outcomes, and cause long-term emotional harm. You may feel dismissed or powerless while your bond with your child weakens.
At Hoover Kacyon, LLC, we help parents address parental alienation through custody proceedings, legal filings, and clear documentation. We focus on restoring the parent-child relationship while protecting your rights and your child’s well-being. If you suspect alienation is happening, we are ready to help you take action.
What IsParental Alienation?
Parental alienation occurs when one parent consistently interferes with the child’s relationship with the other parent. This can include badmouthing, limiting contact, creating false narratives, or pressuring the child to reject the other parent. It may be subtle or aggressive, but the result is often the same. The child begins resisting contact without a clear reason and may repeat the words or attitudes of the alienating parent.
Ohio courts are cautious with alienation claims. Judges require specific evidence that the child’s rejection is not based on abuse or legitimate concerns. That is why clear documentation, careful filings, and experienced legal strategy matter. We help you bring these issues to light in a way that focuses on the child and avoids appearing retaliatory.
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What WeCan Do for You
We help you gather the right documentation and prepare filings that allow the court to take alienation seriously and intervene in the child’s best interest. Our goal is to present clear, structured evidence and request the legal remedies needed to protect your relationship, restore stability, and support your child’s wellbeing.
File Motions to Modify Parenting Time
We prepare and file motions to modify parenting time or custody based on alienating behavior. These filings explain how your relationship with the child has been affected and ask the court to intervene.
Request Guardian ad Litem or Reunification Therapy
We file motions asking the court to appoint a guardian ad litem or reunification therapist. These professionals provide independent evaluations and recommendations to the court.
Submit Evidence of Alienating Behavior
We help you compile messages, parenting logs, school records, or other documentation that supports your case. We organize and present this evidence in exhibits the court can easily understand.
Prepare Affidavits and Declarations
We draft sworn statements that outline the pattern and effects of alienation. These documents help the court see how your parenting has been disrupted.
Advocate for Parenting Time Restoration
We propose modified parenting schedules, make-up time, or structured visitation to rebuild the relationship. We show the court that your focus is on repairing the bond, not punishing the other parent.
When toCall a Parental Alienation Attorney
If your child has suddenly withdrawn from you, or the other parent is interfering with your contact in subtle or direct ways, it is important to act quickly. The longer the pattern continues, the more difficult it can be to reverse. We help you take clear, court-recognized steps to preserve your parenting relationship.Our attorneys are ready to step in, provide guidance, and protect your legal standing from day one.
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FrequentlyAsked Questions
Can parental alienation affect custody in Ohio?
Yes. If the court determines that one parent is damaging the child’s relationship with the other without cause, it may modify custody or limit parenting time to protect the child.
What kind of evidence helps in these cases?
Text messages, emails, parenting logs, medical records, and statements from neutral observers can all help show a pattern of interference.
Can I ask for reunification therapy?
Yes. We can file a motion asking the court to order counseling focused on restoring the parent-child relationship.
What if my child says they do not want to see me?
If the child’s rejection is sudden, intense, and not based on abuse or neglect, it may be a sign of alienation. Courts will consider whether outside influence is involved.
Will I look like I am just being difficult?
Not if the case is presented clearly and respectfully. We help you stay focused on the child and avoid emotional or retaliatory claims.
